Concern as coronavirus pandemic causes growing poverty

Finance Minister Taro Aso announces more funding for anti-virus measures (AAP)

Finance Minister Taro Aso announces more funding for anti-virus measures Source: AAP

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World governments are being urged to take drastic measures to reduce increasing poverty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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